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Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Oct 2024 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support" contract, classified under the industry category of "License management software package." This call-off from a framework agreement, facilitated through a selective procurement method, reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to BOXXE LIMITED. The tender, valued at £57,848.60, will cover services to be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period starts on 3rd October 2024 and ends on 2nd October 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in IT maintenance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the Ministry of Defence's noted suitability preferences. BOXXE LIMITED's success in securing this contract highlights possibilities for large-scale businesses as well, showcasing the potential for long-term contracts and partnerships with government entities. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver robust and comprehensive support for Cisco switch maintenance will find this procurement landscape fertile for growth.

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Notice Title

Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f5f5d76-61f4-431e-ba17-2ad86f00d957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a17dee-666e-450d-a98b-8924fe97cf08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,848 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,848 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8QW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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